Senior Network Engineer

Sigma Defense Systems is a leading technology company serving the Department of Defense (DoD), providing tactical communications systems and services for digital modernization since 2006. Through our acquisitions of SOLUTE in January 2022 and Sub U Systems in May 2022, we have expanded our software and communications hardware solutions to better support JADC2, C5ISR, SATCOM, and DEVSECOPS for customers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force. Through a combination of hardware, software, and industry expertise, we provide a complete portfolio of solutions and services that accelerates information collection and sharing for faster decision making and better mission outcomes.

We are a company of innovative professionals thriving in a highly motivating work environment that fosters creativity and independent thinking. If you are a motivated individual with a desire to support our service men and women, now is a great time to join Sigma Defense!

Requirements

• Security Clearance "Secret" level
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or other related scientific or technical discipline from accredited University OR 15+ years in network engineering/development experience in related Government projects
• Demonstrated proficiency in layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing; designing of complex routing and switching schemes to support changing environments
• Demonstrated proficiency in EIGRP,OSPF, STP, VTP, ACLs, and Layer 3 tunnels and understands how to monitor network devices to perform fault and root cause analysis
• Deep understanding of and hands on experience with Cisco IOS, encryption devices, and networking technologies
• Ability to analyze and evaluate networks, identify issues, and provide solutions
• Perform equipment operational tests in accordance with existing test plans and instructions, collect and record completed test data, and identify/report findings of any failed test parameters
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Team and customer-service oriented
• Must have or be able to obtain IAT Level II within 6 months
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP preferred

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide network design, development, optimization, and regression testing
• Manage Linux IP Tables
• Configure and troubleshoot Inline Network Encryptors (INEs)
• Generate test traffic with Spirent traffic generators
• Have familiarity with Attero traffic impairment
• Use Jira and Bitbucket configuration management tools
• Develop and maintain system documentation
• Perform Wireshark traffic analysis
• Perform hardware testing, analysis, and selection
• Apply DISA STIGs and generate RMF artifacts

• Understand and troubleshoot
  • OSPF adjacencies
    
  • Multicast (PIM, SSM, SDD)
  • IGMPv3
  • RADIUS
  • Marking and shaping of QoS

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life and A&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance Highly Competitive Salary

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.